Parables: 4 Soils

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Parables: 4 Soils

August 18, 2024 • Kevin Marando • Matthew 13:1–23

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Matthew, Mark, and Luke record this parable first because it contains within it the key to unlocking the rest of the parables: do you have ears to hear? Do you want to know more about the kingdom of heaven or are you content with the way things are?

Parables: Laborers in the Vineyard

August 25, 2024 • Josh Wyatt • Matthew 20:1–16

“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow.” We love to sing and experience this line from the Doxology hymn, but what happens when it feels like the blessings are flowing toward someone else? Do we celebrate, or do we begrudge? In the final installment of our summer Parables series, Pastor Josh walks us through a parable about the generosity and graciousness of our God.

Parables: Pearl of Great Price

August 11, 2024 • Will Corrie • Matthew 13:44–46

Have you ever had a "eureka moment" where suddenly things click into place? This week Will Corrie, on of our elders, walks us through the Parable of the Pearl of Great Price and reveals the ultimate eureka moment, that the kingdom of God is more wonderful and more valuable than anything else we could possibly imagine.

Parables: The Wedding Feast

August 4, 2024 • Paul Cole • Matthew 22:1–22

Jesus extended an invitation to all mankind to join him in the Kingdom of heaven but not all respond. One of our elders, Paul Cole, explains this week that we must respond to the invitation that Jesus extends in order to join him in the kingdom.